Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Ptychomniales
Species:
tortifolia
ID:
1173627

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mitt.

Source:
tro

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 13: 314 1873

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001172965

Common Names

  • Garovaglia tortifolia
  • Tortifolia Garovaglia
  • Garovaglia Tortifolia

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Description

Garovaglia tortifolia (also called 'Tortuous Garovaglia', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the Canary Islands. It has narrow, leathery leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Garovaglia tortifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a hedge or screen plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Garovaglia tortifolia has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Where to Find Garovaglia tortifolia

Garovaglia tortifolia is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Brazil, Colombia, Peru, and Venezuela.

Garovaglia tortifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Garovaglia tortifolia?

Garovaglia tortifolia

What is the common name of Garovaglia tortifolia?

Garovaglia tortifolia

Where is Garovaglia tortifolia found?

Central America

Species in the Ptychomniaceae family

Cladomnion ericoides, Cladomniopsis crenato-obtusa, Dichelodontium nitidum, Endotrichellopsis laevifolia, Euptychium piliferum, Euptychium cuspidatum, Euptychium dumosum, Euptychium mucronatum, Euptychium pungens, Euptychium robustum, Euptychium vitiense, Garovaglia binsteadii, Garovaglia brassii, Garovaglia crispata, Garovaglia eberhardtii, Garovaglia robbinsii, Garovaglia zantenii, Garovaglia angustifolia, Garovaglia aristata, Garovaglia baeuerlenii, Garovaglia compressa, Garovaglia crispa, Garovaglia elegans, Garovaglia luzonensis, Garovaglia plicata, Garovaglia plumosa, Garovaglia powellii, Garovaglia setigera, Garovaglia subelegans, Garovaglia tortifolia, Garovaglia mujuensis, Glyphothecium sciuroides, Hampeella alaris, Hampeella pallens, Hampeella concavifolia, Ombronesus chilensis, Ptychomniella ptychocarpon, Ptychomnion aciculare, Ptychomnion cygnisetum, Ptychomnion densifolium, Ptychomnion falcatulum, Tetraphidopsis pusilla, Glyphotheciopsis gracilis,

References

William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35145843: Based on data supplied by Bryonames